[Rhodes22-list] Trailer Advice

Wed Mar 11 11:17:27 EDT 2015

Chris,

Over the last two years I've trailered my boat thousands of miles and I have never removed the motor when trailering. I also use ropes to distribute the weight of the motor and I remove the rudder. This technique was at the recommendation of the workers at the plant when I picked up my boat. That said, It certainly wouldn't hurt to remove the motor if you are physically able to do so and you have room in the truck. 

I've also got into the habit of using some tiedown straps to secure the boat. But be sure that the straps don't rub on the gelcoat of your newly recycled boat. Rest assured, Stan's guys will make sure the boat is secure before you leave. 

Cheers,
Ted

SV AIRPOWER 
Jacksonville, Florida 

> On Mar 11, 2015, at 10:56 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
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> You will probably get a lot of conflicting advice so will need to filter them and make your own decision, but... I have trailered my boat on a Triad dual axel trailer for thousands of miles and only once did I take it off of the transom.  I have never had a problem and I have the heavy 9.9HP Yamaha. However, when leaving on the transom mount I ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS tied a rope around the engine and secured it to the base of the rails; essentially taking a good portion of the engine weight off the engine mount.   By distributing the weight across several points it greatly reduces the risk of something bad happening.  All that said, the reason I have left the motor on the transom is 1) lack of room in the back of the vehicle; 2) the weight of the engine makes it a pita to take on and off; 3) I have the remote tiller mounted engine control so that adds another level of pita; 4) its one less thing to have to do when I get to my destination.
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> One other note.  The rudder is easier to remove and takes some weight off the transom, but if you leave it on the transom, be sure to also attach a rope around it as extra support.
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> B. Wickman
> s/v Fina Lee
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> I will be trailering my Rhodes 22 from Edenton to Washington DC this spring on a new double axel triad trailer.  The trailer experience is new to me and I would appreciate any basic advice on what to do and what to avoid.  When traveling several hundred miles is it better to keep the Yamaha 8hp outboard on the transom or put it in the back of the vehicle?  Any basic input and advice is appreciated.
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